New York in a Minute

Do you sort of want to visit New York? Do you feel left out when people say they’ve been to Times Square? Do you find yourself asking, “What’s all the hullabaloo?” After spending a wonderful weekend in the city, I can assure you, a summarized experience may be just what you’re looking for. After 72 hours of Big Apple existence, here are my minimum ten things you must do if you find yourself in Manhattan.

Times Square- Jump straight off the plane and make your way to Times Square. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. You’ve seen the pictures. See the nighttime sparkles. Feel very small next to a billboard.
30 Rock/ NBC Studios- From Times Square take a short walk to 30 Rockefeller Center. If you see an SNL cast member, pat them on the head. 100 points for Tina Fey!
St. Patrick’s Cathedral- Famous Catholic church Alec Baldwin uses to repent his sins.
Central Park- Go here in the daytime. You’ve heard the stories. Say, “I saw this in a movie once!”
Hot Dog at the Met- Eating a dirty water hot dog in New York is necessary. Spending all day at the Met is optional. If you have an extra day, spend it here and eat many hot dogs. It’s definitely worth a look inside. But for those who equate time to money and vice versa, rest your tush on the steps and enjoy a street delicacy. It’s way better than frozen yogurt. Xoxo gossip girl.
Stonewall Inn- New York’s hottest gay bar was, and still is, a literal riot. Famous for the birth of the Pride movement, the Stonewall Riots were held in 1969 against police raids and injustice. Embrace your inner activist. Play pool. You’re flirty and fabulous!
Battery Park- Battery as in artillery. Pew pew. You get a view of Lady Liberty here and only have to get as close to Staten Island as the ferry. Note: Do not get on the ferry.
Bull Balls- A short walk from the park you’ll find the Bull that sits on Wall Street. He is a symbol of optimism in the stock market and he would like you to touch his big brass balls.
Brooklyn Bridge- The seat of the spectacle: The Manhattan Skyline. Pinch me, I’m dreaming! Ouch! I got ran over by a cyclist.
Katz Delicatessen- Do your feet hurt? Is your butt sores? Enjoy a nice hot soup with a matzo ball the size of a baby head. And the pastrami. Oh the pastrami.